Operations Consulting Services in Canada

Canada Operations Consultants

Canada is no stranger to innovation. From the bustling financial centers of Toronto to the startup ecosystems of Vancouver and the public-private corridors of Ottawa, the country is home to a powerful range of outsourced, fractional, part-time, and virtual operations consulting services. These firms help Canadian businesses optimize performance, streamline supply chains, upgrade digital infrastructure, and transform workforces. But who are the firms behind these transformations?

In this article, we're announcing our curated list of operations consulting providers in Canada to watch in 2025. At Digital Reference, we believe in spotlighting service providers not because they're popular, but because they're real. These professionals embody radical authenticity, embrace transparency, and are reshaping operations consulting by leveraging hybrid talent models and emerging technologies.

This list was created using a thorough research methodology—evaluating each firm based on its online presence, founder leadership, consulting portfolio, and unique client impact. Every firm featured is based in Canada and offers scalable services for companies across sectors.

Below is our list of standout Canadian operations consulting service providers—and the founders leading them with vision.

‍BEVA Global Management Inc.

Meet Richard Bett, President and CEO 

Richard Bett brings over 30 years of experience in project and change management to his work at BEVA Global, headquartered in Ottawa. What makes Richard a standout isn't just the certifications—though he holds PMP, MPM, CIPM, and ITIL—it’s his rare ability to balance military precision with empathetic leadership.

• ✨ Former military officer turned multi-sector strategist
• ✨ BEVA works across public and private sectors, offering PMO-as-a-Service, training, and virtual consulting
• ✨ Richard is also a noted educator and speaker on organizational transformation

Under his leadership, BEVA has created a niche in governmental operations modernization. With his deep commitment to ethical service, Richard's work exemplifies Digital Reference’s values of radical transparency.

‍AKR Consulting Canada Inc.

Meet S. Erenbjerg, CEO

Based in Markham, Ontario, S. Erenbjerg founded AKR Consulting to provide tailored municipal and infrastructure consulting services. What makes her practice so unique is its agility in navigating highly regulated environments while delivering lean operational systems.

• ✨ Decades of hands-on municipal operations experience
• ✨ Known for scaling smart city initiatives
• ✨ AKR helps public institutions manage compliance, procurement, and process flow

Erenbjerg's hybrid expertise in governance and implementation sets AKR apart in a crowded field. She’s a firm believer in data-backed insights and in building trust through open collaboration.

‍Chops Consulting Ltd.

Meet Celene Hoag, Founder & CEO

Celene Hoag founded Chops Consulting in Calgary to help organizations transition from reactive to proactive operations. Celene blends change management expertise with a clear-eyed approach to team dynamics.

• ✨ Focus on workforce transition and human-centered operational design
• ✨ Serves a wide array of sectors including energy, nonprofit, and financial services
• ✨ Passionate about coaching female leaders in operations

Chops Consulting reflects Celene’s fierce belief in clarity over complexity. Her clients love her for her "get it done" philosophy paired with emotional intelligence.

‍308 Consulting & Strategy Group Inc.

Meet Blaine Lucas, CEO

With deep roots in Nova Scotia, Blaine Lucas created 308 Consulting to drive operational resilience in Atlantic Canada. Blaine is a strategist at heart, known for building long-term roadmaps rather than short-term fixes.

• ✨ Specializes in public-private partnerships and economic development
• ✨ Offers virtual consulting for remote regions
• ✨ Known for his collaborative style and systems thinking

Blaine understands that operations consulting must be local and contextual. His work shows how regional insight can elevate performance.

‍Burnie Group

Meet David Burnie, Principal and Founder

Toronto-based David Burnie leads one of Canada’s premier boutique consulting firms. With a background at McKinsey, David founded Burnie Group to provide operational transformation with tech fluency.

• ✨ Focus on automation, workforce optimization, and digital integration
• ✨ Clients include top-tier banks, insurers, and healthcare networks
• ✨ Known for launching some of Canada’s earliest RPA (robotic process automation) programs

David stands out for his long-term client relationships and ethical approach to automation. His firm’s rigorous, methodical operations audits have saved millions for clients across Canada.

‍Nara Consulting Group

Meet Tara Wilson, Executive Operations Consultant

Tara Wilson launched Nara Consulting in Vancouver with a mission to bring inclusive leadership and sustainability into core operations.

• ✨ Former C-level executive with Fortune 500 experience
• ✨ Specializes in ESG integration and vendor management optimization
• ✨ Known for mentoring women and Indigenous entrepreneurs

Nara’s impact stems from its values-based approach. Tara’s emphasis on long-term stakeholder value, not just KPIs, makes her a natural leader in the modern ops space.

‍GRND Consulting

Meet Youssef Botros, Founder, Operations Consultant & Coach

Youssef Botros founded GRND Consulting to bridge the gap between operations strategy and on-the-ground execution. His Montreal-based firm focuses on sectors like manufacturing, retail, and supply chain.

• ✨ Known for a metrics-driven, agile-first approach
• ✨ Offers hands-on interim operations leadership
• ✨ Deep expertise in warehouse automation and vendor performance audits

GRND lives up to its name by keeping clients grounded—rooted in measurable results, not buzzwords.

‍Mitchell Consulting Solutions

Meet Matthew Mitchell, Founder & Principal Consultant

Located in Edmonton, Matthew Mitchell's firm is best known for its process improvement and remote operations diagnostics.

• ✨ Works closely with energy, agriculture, and logistics clients
• ✨ Offers low-cost fractional COO support for scaling companies
• ✨ Known for his approachable, results-first consulting style

Matthew brings a grounded, Western-Canadian practicality to his consulting. He’s a true operations generalist with a passion for developing internal client capabilities.

‍EAL Consultants

Meet Erica Lee, Managing Partner

Based in Vancouver, Erica Lee founded EAL Consultants to support mission-driven organizations with lean operations strategies.

• ✨ Works with nonprofits, universities, and purpose-driven startups
• ✨ Combines financial modeling with workforce transformation
• ✨ Passionate about DEI in systems design

Erica’s clients describe her as a translator between mission and operations. Her work helps organizations do more with less—without losing their soul.

‍Ops Harmony

Meet Tyler Sutherland, Founder

Tyler Sutherland is the founder of Ops Harmony, a consultancy focused on early-stage and fast-growth companies. With a base in Ottawa, he’s passionate about building harmony between people, process, and tech.

• ✨ Provides virtual COOs and remote ops teams
• ✨ Expertise in SaaS operations, HR systems, and KPI dashboards
• ✨ Offers fractional support for Series A-C startups

Tyler's superpower? Bringing startup chaos into operational rhythm.

Canada’s Operations Consultant is Operationally Excellent

The professionals and firms featured here represent the best of Canadian operations consulting: regional insight, hybrid delivery, digital fluency, and radical authenticity. Whether it’s transforming public service delivery in Ottawa or building ESG-aligned operations in Vancouver, each of these leaders is playing a part in redefining how Canada works.

At Digital Reference, we’re proud to showcase them.

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